WHO chief rallies community in Congo's Ebola response, calls for more funding
The WHO chief emphasized the importance of community involvement in combating the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With over 1,000 suspected cases reported, he called for increased international funding to support the response efforts. Medical organizations have noted that this outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented rate, highlighting the urgent need for resources and support.
- ▪WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Congo to coordinate the Ebola response.
- ▪1,028 suspected cases of Ebola have been recorded by Congolese authorities.
- ▪Tedros called for more international support, stating that only a third of the funding requirements have been met.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 5 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ WHO chief visits eastern DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns — BBC News
- ▪ WHO chief rallies community in Congo's Ebola response, calls for more funding - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ WHO chief visits Congo as Ebola cases spread faster than response — CBS News — Top
- ▪ WHO chief rallies community in Congo’s Ebola response, calls for more funding — Investing.com — News
- ▪ WHO Chief lands in eastern Congo's Ituri province, epicentre of Ebola, as outbreak outpaces response — The Hindu — Top
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WHO chief rallies community in Congo's Ebola response, calls for more fundingSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 30, 2026, 07:54 PMUpdated May 30, 2026, 07:54 PMMay 30 - The World Health Organisation chief on Saturday called on communities in the centre of the Congo's latest Ebola outbreak to play a central role in fighting the disease.WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday to coordinate the response to the Ebola outbreak, for which 1,028 suspected cases had been recorded by Friday, according to Congolese authorities."The communities understand the problems better and they know the solution as well," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters after arriving in Bunia, the…
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